Back in the Nokta family now....well by Friday anyway!!

[bigtim1973]

Well I took and went ahead and purchased a new Anfibio 14khz. I want to thank everyone for their input that has offered your advice. I am land locked and detect mostly in fields and old houses. I really did not want to spend the extra cash on the multi either as I believe from what I have read the 14khz will be a good all around unit for my style of detecting. It was a tough choice on which one to get. And I almost did the multi for the freq option to quiet the machine down too but I think it will be deep enough for all around detecting.

I also went to a store today as well and took a look at their phone charger packs. Someone on here mentioned attaching one to the armcuff and it worked similar to the spare battery pack that Nokta makes. Anyways, it is just an idea and something to think about. I kind of like the idea of getting the one made specific for it too but I have time to think about that.

Looking forward to it and it is supposed to be here friday.

 

[bibelot]

Good luck and many finds with your new machine. I love having new machines, you've picked a good one to get. Congrats

 

[OregonGregg]

Congrats on the Anfibio. I still have my R2, CoRe & Relic machines and have been kicking around about maybe getting a Kruzer or Anfibio. Haven't decided on which, but like you, I'll prob just get the single freq model ( 14hKz) as I don't see using the others freqs that much. I like the S rod of the Kruzer over a straight rod set up, However, I do like how the Anfibio folds up/ slides together. Both machines have a great coil selection. Both use the newer improved stock coil.

Anyhow, let us know your thoughts once you receive the machine.

 

[bibelot]

Did you get it yet ? Inquiring minds want to know. It is looking to be a nice weekend here, I can't wait....

 

[bigtim1973]

Yes I did get it today. I got busy on the phone but I did use it too. I will give a detail overview of it tomorrow. Am happy!!

 

[bigtim1973]

Yea sir I did!! But I will have to let you know the fine details tomorrow. I do like it very much!! So stay tuned for tomorrow's report!!

 

[Jack Barlow]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW ANFIBIO. SHE IS A KIND, EASY TO USE MACHINE WHEN SET UP PROPERLY WITH YOUR FAVORITE SETTING SAVED. Please use the the 3 tone mode to start with. Plenty good, and if you turn the discrimination totally off, you will hear the good targets hiding in the iron in ---3 tone mode---. Use that mode for as long as you like. When I want a simple detect session just for relaxation, I always pull up the 3 tone mode. Check the gain level that this mode defaults too. If the machine is running very quiet and smooth, you can easily... greatly increase your output power, by bringing this number up from say 70, to 80, even 90.

Each adjustment.... re- ground balance....very important! And don't stop the second you hear the high pitch peep, keep going another 15 -20 seconds, or as long as you hear the background getting quieter, in spite of the high pitch beeping. When the air is clear, and the ground is clear...I like 96. Never run anything electronic wide open. Keep a bit in reserve, then you are under the maximum the circuit board components are calling for. Just good common sense... a little less than full. Just like faucet on/off cocks can freeze tight open, by going wide open and then back just 1/8" of an inch, you prevent this from happening. Some thing with scuba tanks, you never turned them to wide open and left them. Always full open, then back a 1/8" turn. This way as well, if you are confused, you always have movement first to verify which direction truly is wide open.

And special questions or concerns, feel free to contact me, I am the Nokta/Macro Southern U.S. Wholesale Dealer Rep, and here to help out customers as needed as well with the dealers. When in doubt ask., you will get an answer. Thank you. Jack Barlow

 

[Sven]

Always great advice Jack, keep it up!!
Congratulations on your Anfibio purchase Big Tim. Excellent metal detector, do as Jack said start in 3 tone. Quiet, excellent depth and performance. No need to tinker with any settings. If needed just up the Gain. After about 3-5-8 hours using it this way and after digging many targets, you'll get a good feel for the Anfibio. Depending upon your learning curve, you should now try 4 tone for a few hours, then 5 tone for a few hours and so on. And don't be tempted to switch modes during those hours you try a new mode. Once you get a good feel for the Anfibio, you'll probably decide you like one or two modes the most. Then start tinkering with the factory preset settings to fine tune the Anfibio to your needs. There will always be guys here who have favorite settings you can try. With a metal detector with so many options, modes, this is the best way to learn, your brain won't be over swamped with info it can't understand. By the way, if you have the Anfibio-Multi, hunt in 14khz when first learning. Don't forget to read the manual, many don't and hunt confused.

There is one adjustment that can be made at any time, GAIN. If factory mode preset is too high in any mode for your given location, adjust it down. No need to run a noisy detector.
Also, frequency shift, comes in handy if any EMI is present.

What I do with any new detector is bench test a few hours to get an idea of functions, reactions to targets, etc. Then when you go out on an actual hunt, you have a good idea how the detector will react..... First time out I find a place that has all sorts of good treasure as well as trash and dig it all, well almost for the first 3-4 hours. You will get a good idea what target ID numbers relate to as well as tone and depth variances.

Good luck
Sven

 

[bigtim1973]

Ok everyone, here is the scoop and my thoughts on my new "anfibio 14 coin." I did not know it was the coin until I looked at the cover of the manual. I know that is not a big deal but I have learned some things between the 3 different models that I have not saw elsewhere online. More on that in a bit though.

Man is it well made!!! The one I received came with the new USA style charging plug. So I was real happy about that. I read the manual and it said it would take 3 or 4 hours or so to fully charge. It was 3/4 charged and only took like 30 minutes to top off.

The screen is nice and large. It is a pretty unit that is built like a tank. The numbers are big and easy to read. The control rod is so strong with no coil wobble or flexing. I like that there is no foam inside of the arm cuff, that makes it easy to keep clean. It is well balanced. Everything is inside of the control housing itself. It is a bit heavier than my F75.

I put it together and I like the coil size. I put it in 3 tone and took off into the woods behind my house. I try detectors out in our woods here at home. mainly it is just old shotgun brass and pistol casings and spent modern bullets. But the shotgun brass is the old paper type and I keep thinking someone lost a wheat penny or dime out there somewhere you know. But no luck yet. However I did find some civil war stuff out there one time from a little camp. So needless to say I still look for more stuff.

So anyways, I could not believe how many things I found in a short time with it. One hole had what looked like some kind of large old aluminum foil food packaging. It was at the edge of two 9mm pistol casings. Now I just looked in that same spot the previous day with another detector out there messing around. It was a minelab. I also swung a fisher and several others out there over the years. I guess the foil packaging was masking the 9mm casings. Either way, I found them.

I found some deeper shotgun brass too on the trail I walk on while going out there. I could not believe that either. I thought all of those were already dug up through there.

Now then, here is what I think about it and this will probably be removed because I am fixing to compare another unit to this anfibio 14.

In gen mode with the gain at 99, it air test a penny about the same level as my F75 SE did in boost. That was pretty impressive IMO!!

Now I know 14khz is a good all around Freq. As you all know, I was considering the 19khz. I am glad I did not and here is why,

Of all of the videos and reviews and everything I have looked at or researched about the anfibio, not one time did I see them marketed as the anfibio multi, anfibio 14 coin and anfibio 19 relic and gold.

Only the front of the owners manual does it say that.

Most of the specs I have read about the anfibio online, just give the specs for the multi unit itself.

Also for any one considering this too, there are several characteristics between the 3 that are different as well even though the 3 do share similar features.

Multi has 9 search modes, the 14 has 8 search modes and the 19 has 6 search modes. There is no beach setting for the 19,

iron goes from 0-20 on the multi and 14 coin model.

iron goes from 0-40 on the 19 gold and relic.

I am glad I went with the 14 as my unit. I would have shipped it back if I saw that about the 19 relic unit.

There are 3 different ways to ground balance. Automatic, Manual and also ground tracking in Gen mode. I was surprised at that as i have not read or heard anyone mention this online.

Also the search mode differences between the multi and 14 coin model is , the multi has a mode called gen delta. that mode makes all of the targets the same tone setting. Where as the gen has low for ferrous and high for non ferrous.

I am well pleased with how loud the speaker is. I was kind of worried about that because of the forward facing speakers.

I have not used the set of wireless headphones yet so I am only going to say this about them. I wish they were a little more heavy duty. I know this is not really a concern but this is just my thoughts. However they are nice and light and would be good on a hot day in a city park like setting where you want to be kind of quiet for others.

I will be ordering the wire for the headphone adapter.

I really like how the control rods set up it. It is noticeably heavier than my F75.


If there was anything I could complain about on the model from my own perspective it is this. I only learned this from reading the actual manual and not online in my research.

1. I thought that iron disc would stop at 40 instead of 20 only because there is less of the non ferrous spectrum to weed through for TID numbers to memorize. Although my F75 iron disc stopped at 20 as well. It was just a personal thing. they did it this way due to selling the unit worldwide and the foreign coins bounce all over the number spectrum.

2. I wish the menu and modes letters was bigger and easier for me to read.

Other than that these are my final thoughts.

I am selling all of my other units because this is a kick butt unit!

 

[bigtim1973]

It is a very sensitive unit too. I been out again in the woods. I found a fired .22 bullet. I cannot tell you exactly how deep it was because I was having trouble even finding it with my pin pointer. However I am very impressed. I am finding old shotgun shells and pistol casings that range from the 1950s- 1990's before the house was built. I cannot wait to take it to an old house site.

Not crazy about 4 tone setting. I like the 3 tone setting.

I was looking at the different models last night. I really like the lay out of the 19 model. It has a different screen set up. But it is geared toward relic hunting and prospecting. I bet it is still a good unit though.

 

[Monte]

Now then, here is what I think about it and this will probably be removed because I am fixing to compare another unit to this anfibio 14.

In gen mode with the gain at 99, it air test a penny about the same level as my F75 SE did in boost. That was pretty impressive IMO!!

COMMENT: I know I don't like to see posts get bumped when someone has asked for a comparison on a particular Forum. I've owned a few Fisher F75's but from FTP my personal preference is for the Teknetics T2 series. I bought a new T2+ in order to have a T2 with the Boost Process function and I compared my T2+ in the 'bP' [size=small](Boost Process)[/size] function against the Anfibio Multi, but not only in 3-Tone function but in the Boost 'mode' and that was quite impressive in favor of the Anfibio's performance.

Now I know 14khz is a good all around Freq. As you all know, I was considering the 19khz. I am glad I did not and here is why,

Of all of the videos and reviews and everything I have looked at or researched about the anfibio, not one time did I see them marketed as the anfibio multi, anfibio 14 coin and anfibio 19 relic and gold.

Only the front of the owners manual does it say that.

COMMENT: As a Nokta - Makro Detection Technologies 'tester' I was first supplied with the Anfibio 19. I didn't have an option of which model I would receive, but they did send us a heads-up that they were not going to send out a 14 kHz version, only Anfibio 19's and Anfibio Multi's. Honestly, I was quite interested in how the '19' would perform since I have been very partial to my 19 kHz Nokta FORS Relic since it's pre-release as my main-use Relic Hunting model for dense iron contaminated old townsites and similar places. It worked well, but my device had a glitch for Alper and the engineering team to take a look at. I sent the system box back to Dilek and the crew.

Dilek offered me an Anfibio Multi to replace it once production was released and I was even more impressed with the selectable frequency model in the series. With the '19' I had purchased the 7" Concentric coil which instantly became my #1 go-to search coils for most of m hunting needs. Mentally I considered the '19,' or the Anfibio Multi at '20' kHz, to be a good pick for iron infested Relic Hunting sites, as well as for Gold Ring, Pendant and Chain Hunting in more potential sites. But at the time whey got the test sample devices out there was no printed box for the Anfibio series, nor was there a User Manual. The marketing concept of labeling the suggestion of applications for the different frequencies came later. Each frequency will have some benefits for a variety of uses other than those specifically mentioned, however I have relied on detectors operating in the 10 kHz to 15 kHz range for about forty years now. It is a very versatile operating range for almost any applications, and especially serves well got typical Coin Hunting.

Most of the specs I have read about the anfibio online, just give the specs for the multi unit itself.

COMMENT: Most likely because the Anfibio Multi is the most desired and/or most purchased model I the series, thus more posters concentrate on that model.

Also for any one considering this too, there are several characteristics between the 3 that are different as well even though the 3 do share similar features.

Multi has 9 search modes, the 14 has 8 search modes and the 19 has 6 search modes. There is no beach setting for the 19,

COMMENT: Not a design engineer but I think I would have not eliminated the Beach mode from the Anfibio 19.

iron goes from 0-20 on the multi and 14 coin model.

CORRECTION: The Anfibio 14 has a Ferrous range from '00' to '15' and a Non-Ferrous range from '16' to '99' and not a break at '20.' Refer to the bottom of Pg. 11 and also to Pg. 12 of the User Manual as printable on their website. The Anfibio Multi shares the same '00' to '15' Ferrous Range as the Anfibio 14. Only the Anfibio 19 uses a default of '00' to '40' Ferrous range. Personally, I like the compressed Ferrous ID range since the bulk of the targets I am searching for are Non-Ferrous and the greater Non-Ferrous range provides better visual separation of many common targets that can fall in a VDI range that is pretty close when compressed.

Also note that on the Anfibio Multi, ALL three frequencies have a default setting to 'Normalize' the visual numeric VDI read-outs for the 14 kHz frequency. They can be different based upon the operating frequency, but the majority of Anfibio users tend to prefer 'Normalized' readouts. The operator can change to 'Standardized' VDI for each frequency, or they can easily change back to 'Normalized' to have all readouts the same as, or very close to, 14 kHz.

I got hooked on Nokta and Makro products back on January 8th of 2015 with the 15 kHz Nokta FORS CoRe followed by the original 14 kHz Racer for testing. Both of those models have a '00' to '40' Ferrous Range. In January of 2016 I got the 14 kHz Racer 2 that had a '00' to '10' Ferrous range, and what would be named the FORS Relic at 19 kHz with a Ferrous range from '00' to '20.' When the Impact got in my hands I was pleased that some of my favorite-use modes used a '00' to '15' Ferrous range. I felt that is a very happy medium, especially when Normalized, and I think it's great that have the '15' Ferrous Break-Point being used in the Kruzer, Multi-Kruzer, Anfibio Multi and Anfibio 14 models.

iron goes from 0-40 on the 19 gold and relic.

COMMENT: True, and while I'm used to that from other models I use, I do prefer the Ferrous Break Point of '20' on my Nokta Relic or the '15' break point on other newer/current models.

I am glad I went with the 14 as my unit. I would have shipped it back if I saw that about the 19 relic unit.

COMMENT: If anyone doesn't have a use or need for the lower or higher operating frequencies, the Anfibio 14 ought to be very satisfactory. I think you're going to enjoy it. I used 14 kHz 98% of the time with an Impact, Multi Kruzer and Anfibio Multi.

1. I thought that iron disc would stop at 40 instead of 20 only because there is less of the non ferrous spectrum to weed through for TID numbers to memorize. Although my F75 iron disc stopped at 20 as well. It was just a personal thing. they did it this way due to selling the unit worldwide and the foreign coins bounce all over the number spectrum.

Because so many foreign coins, made of a non-ferrous or non-magnetic metal. can range across a broader range, the lower Ferrous break point is more functional. Otherwise, and unfortunately for those foreign to the USA coinage, a lot of the other coinage is made from Nickel, Steel or other mixes of ferrous-based magnetic metals. That's why so much of the non-USA change tends to jump around a lot. And remember, your new device has a '15' Ferrous Break Point.

2. I wish the menu and modes letters was bigger and easier for me to read.

COMMENT: That was perhaps my one point of issue, but I'll blame that on age and bad eyes.

Other than that these are my final thoughts.

I am selling all of my other units because this is a kick butt unit!

AGREEMENT !!: The Anfibio definitely IS one impressive detector. I especially like the compactable package, and I quickly purchased the 7" Concentric coil and had the Alkaline AA battery system and the ¼" Headphone jack. The standard 11" round DD is more of a 'specialty' coil for me to be mounted when hunting a wide-open area with deeper coin potential as the 7" Concentric handles most of the work in an urban environment.


NOTE an ERROR in the Online User Manual: On Page 13 and 14, in describing the Mode settings, the manual states the following in 2-Tone:

and for targets with IDs 16-99 in the Anfibio 19, it produces a higher tone which increases in pitch as the coil approaches the target​

This was an oversight in the printed User Manual but I don't know if it was corrected for the Manuals shipped with the detectors. It states that the Anfibio 19 produces a high-tone for targets in the '16' to '99' range, but the Anfibio 19 has a Ferrous Break Point of '40' so the Anfibio 19 should produce the high-tone for targets in the '41' to '99' range. It shows that error for several of the Anfibio 19's five modes and not only 2-Tone mode.

Anyway, enjoy the Anfibio 14 and be sure to report back as your time afield progresses.

Monte

 

[Jack Barlow]

<< I wish the menu and modes letters was bigger and easier for me to read>>

BigTime, I am very happy to see you picked the right machine for your use. That's all that matters...that you enjoy your time out in the field with your new machine, and let the world on NBC, CBS, ABC, go on by. I may be worn out coming back from detecting here in Florida this time of year, but I always feel better in a deeper way. Detecting takes your mind away from your problems and the problems of the world. And you just never know WHAT will be in the next hole!

Addressing your concern on the screen lettering size. Yes, it can be difficult at times especially with so many of us advancing in years. What I always do is have my machine all set-up in advance, and SAVED SETTINGS...please read your manual for this...in the section of rebooting your machine OR STORING YOUR SETTINGS. It truly is the only way that makes sense! If you stand there at each and every start-up, and have to reset everything, it gets old quick. So please learn to SAVE YOUR SETTINGS. And a good time to mention this with you having a new machine...you will find yourself punching a few erroneous buttons now and then. Not a problem...when the machine seems in the least "screwed up" or "weird" or "noisy" or "not deep" for no reason... --do a factory re-set /reboot.-- Many times this has "cleaned up" my Anfibio Multi. Oh...and a little trick for better viewing is to rotate your body when trying to read the screen, and get the SUN On the screen! It really helps!

Nokta/Macro purposely designed the software so that EVERYTHING IS ON THE FRONT/FIRST PAGE. That way...you will not get lost in having to open sub-menu's on the 2nd page, etc. I know only too well about this! I have a Minelab GPZ 7000, that has FIVE detecting screens, and FOUR mapping screens. So yes...NINE SCREENS before you take the first step detecting for a complete set-up. You can --get old-- just standing there going through it all !!! (;

Good Luck....enjoy.

Jack

 

[bigtim1973]

Hey Monte, your are correct. I looked at the manual too quick. I went back and iron does stop at 15. I was wondering why foil and stuff was coming in so low. Now I know why. That .22 bullet came in at 27 on the ID. I like the machine and am looking forward to taking it to an old house soon. Maybe by next weekend I will have one lined up. I am even thinking of starting to look for jewelry for a change. That is one of my final frontiers. I have never really looked for it before. I never messed with soccer fields or tot lots. I am beginning to have the desire to do so. I have only looked for old coins and relics all of my life. I never had the patience previously to do so. Now that I am a little older I think it might be fun. Oh now I have dug some jewelry but it was only because I was looking for other things.

 

[bigtim1973]

<< I wish the menu and modes letters was bigger and easier for me to read>>

BigTime, I am very happy to see you picked the right machine for your use. That's all that matters...that you enjoy your time out in the field with your new machine, and let the world on NBC, CBS, ABC, go on by. I may be worn out coming back from detecting here in Florida this time of year, but I always feel better in a deeper way. Detecting takes your mind away from your problems and the problems of the world. And you just never know WHAT will be in the next hole!

Addressing your concern on the screen lettering size. Yes, it can be difficult at times especially with so many of us advancing in years. What I always do is have my machine all set-up in advance, and SAVED SETTINGS...please read your manual for this...in the section of rebooting your machine OR STORING YOUR SETTINGS. It truly is the only way that makes sense! If you stand there at each and every start-up, and have to reset everything, it gets old quick. So please learn to SAVE YOUR SETTINGS. And a good time to mention this with you having a new machine...you will find yourself punching a few erroneous buttons now and then. Not a problem...when the machine seems in the least "screwed up" or "weird" or "noisy" or "not deep" for no reason... --do a factory re-set /reboot.-- Many times this has "cleaned up" my Anfibio Multi. Oh...and a little trick for better viewing is to rotate your body when trying to read the screen, and get the SUN On the screen! It really helps!

Nokta/Macro purposely designed the software so that EVERYTHING IS ON THE FRONT/FIRST PAGE. That way...you will not get lost in having to open sub-menu's on the 2nd page, etc. I know only too well about this! I have a Minelab GPZ 7000, that has FIVE detecting screens, and FOUR mapping screens. So yes...NINE SCREENS before you take the first step detecting for a complete set-up. You can --get old-- just standing there going through it all !!! (;

Good Luck....enjoy.

Jack

Hey Jack, what part of Florida have you been detecting in?

Yes I found out yesterday that I am going to have to take and learn how to save the settings. I will definatly be taking and learning how to save the settings. It is not a big deal but I do want to do so.

And yes your right, I like to detect and leave it all behind. I did away with the networks years ago anyways. I like the peace it brings and you just never know what is in the ground. It is a fun hobby that enables one to clear their mind.